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The Mercer Island Women’s Club’s annual fundraising luncheon will be held on Monday, Feb. 4, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. The keynote speaker will be Ciscoe Morris, who will share gardening tips in his unique and lively fashion. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon at noon. Cost is $21. RSVP to Carol Shafer at 420-4181 or aloha4now@gmail.com. Seating is limited to 200 people, so reserve early!

MI Youth & Family Services

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services’ annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast, to raise money for the agency, will take place at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Community Center at Mercerview. Seattle Foundation will match gifts of $150 or more on one-to-one basis. Event registration starts at 7 a.m. The program begins at 7:30 a.m. The event is brief, letting people out at 8:30 to honor work and school commitments. If you wish to attend or if you would like to be a sponsor, please call Mercer Island Youth and Family Services at 275-7751 or e-mail roger.kjos@mercergov.org.

Mary Wayte Pool

The Northwest Center, the nonprofit that operates the Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island, has announced a capital campaign to make needed repairs on the pool. NWC hopes to raise $150,000 to replace the pool liner, renovate the locker rooms and upgrade the heating and ventilation systems. The NWC has already invested in new equipment for people with disabilities, roofing, lighting, painting, filters, diving boards and starting blocks. For information on how to give or about NWC programs, go to www.nwcenter.org/pools, call 285-9140 or stop by the pool at 8815 S.E. 40th St.

MI Preschool Association, MI Youth and Family Services: “Give from the Heart” this February until Feb. 28 to support local families, children in need. MIPA hopes to raise $15,000 for its preschool scholarship goal to help fund children’s education. Tax-deductible donations. Linda Romary, (206) 232-2416, lromary@hotmail.com.

Call (206) 275-7609 or register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com to receive a catalog of the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department events. All events are held at the Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV), 8236 S.E. 24th St., unless otherwise specified.

Mudville BHC: 14U Sandy Koufax team affiliated with Island Baseball Club, based on Mercer Island; looking for one or two additional players for the 2008 season. Andy or Richelle Bassetti, (206) 232-2688.

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